16 Performance Goals and Measures, 2605(b)

16.1 Describe your progress toward meeting the data collection and reporting requirements of the four required LIHEAP (Benefit Targeting Index, Burden Reduction Targeting Index, Restoration of Home Energy Service, and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service). Include timeframes and plans for meeting these requirements and what you believe will be accomplished in the coming federal fiscal year. 1. LIHEAP Bill Payment Assisted Households’ Average Annual Usage of Main Fuel Heating, Electricity and Income - The State received the consumption and usage data from the top four gas and electric companies since FFY 2012 and was able to report the required data. The State is currently working on making changes to the LEAP system to assure that the consumption and cost data can be uploaded, which will allow for more efficient data reporting. The State can obtain electric usage from 2 of our largest automated electric vendors and we will be attempting to match this with our propane primary heat users. 2. Restoration of Home Energy Service - The State has revised the LIHEAP application to gather this information and has enhanced the LIHEAP eligibility system to track this information. The State is now able to report this information annually. 3. Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service - The State has revised the LIHEAP application to gather this information and made enhancements to the LEAP eligibility system to track this information. The State will be able to report this information annually. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.